Business

Learn how to start, grow, market and manage organizations while developing highly
marketable skills, such as planning, organizing, navigating interpersonal dynamics
and adapting to technology. Business degrees are widely applicable to most industries,
including healthcare, human resources, finance, hospitality and tourism and information
systems.

Academic Plans/Guided Pathways for Business

Academic Plans/Guided Pathways are recommended sequences of courses and prerequisites
needed to complete your degree. It is a general suggestion for when to take your courses;
it is not a course schedule. Students should meet with their advisors to make appropriate
course selections.
The Academic Plans/Guided Pathways listed below are for the current academic year.
Students should consult with their advisors for plan requirements specific to their
academic year.

Associate in Arts

Complete your first two years of college at IRSC, and you’re guaranteed the right
to transfer as a junior to a Bachelor’s Degree program at a Florida public university—or
continue in a Bachelor’s Degree program at IRSC.

Associate in Science

Gain management and technical skills in many high-demand career fields, with the option
to continue toward a Bachelor’s Degree at IRSC. Students interested in virtual learning may complete the Business Administration Associate
of Science Degree program entirely online.*

*One of 14 degree programs with courses that can be completed online through the IRSC Virtual Campus. At least one proctored assessment is required for each online course. Some programs
may also require the student to complete a practicum experience.

Technical (College Credit) Certificates

Earn valuable Technical (College Credit) Certificates at the same time you’re completing
an A.S. Degree—get double the value and additional credentials by completing these
blocks of courses.

Bachelor's of Science

Increase your earning power, and build on your Associate Degree with a Bachelor’s
Degree at IRSC. Students interested in virtual learning may complete the Business
Administration Bachelor's of Science Degree program entirely online.*

*One of 14 degree programs with courses that can be completed online through the IRSC Virtual Campus. At least one proctored assessment is required for each online course. Some programs
may also require the student to complete a practicum experience.

Career Development Program

Through its Career Development Program, IRSC assists individuals by providing information
on alternatives available to them at the College and in the community, so that they
can achieve their potential. Services offered include referrals, career counseling,
financial aid information and a variety of technical certifications. For more information,
call 772-462-7685 or 1-866-792-4772.

Equity NTO (Non-Traditional Occupation) Program

The Equity for Non-Traditional Career Program provides assistance to individuals who
are seeking the necessary education to pursue high-wage, non-traditional occupations.
Women and men seeking non-traditional occupation degree programs or career training
certificate programs may benefit from this program.

Career Coach Employment Outlook

Wage and employment data for the example careers that follow is provided by Career
Coach (powered by EMSI). EMSI uses data, reports and forecasts that are generated
using government data sources and proprietary analytical processes.Educational requirements
vary by career.